See a healthcare professional for a physical exam and symptom review
Check for numbness, tingling, or pain in the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers
Check for symptoms that worsen at night or with repetitive hand use
Perform Phalen’s test by bending the wrists downward and holding briefly
Perform Tinel’s sign by tapping over the median nerve at the wrist
Perform Durkan’s test by pressing over the carpal tunnel at the wrist
Assess grip strength and thumb strength
Check for reduced sensation in the median nerve distribution
Consider nerve conduction studies
Consider electromyography
Consider ultrasound of the wrist
Consider MRI if another cause is suspected